Josephine Langford has always brought intelligence and subtlety to her portrayal of Tessa Young. But in the newest chapter of the After series, she delivers Tessa’s most empowered version yet—a woman defined not by chaos or heartbreak, but by clarity, boundaries, and self-worth.
“Tessa loves Hardin—of course she does,” Josephine acknowledged in a recent interview. “But loving someone doesn’t mean losing yourself.”
This sentiment forms the backbone of Tessa’s transformation. Gone is the girl who absorbed emotional blows in silence or tried to save Hardin at the expense of her own well-being. Instead, After We Happy presents a woman who knows what she wants, what she deserves, and when to walk away.
Josephine has been vocal about her discomfort with romanticizing toxic dynamics. “They may be dramatic on screen,” she said, “but they shouldn’t be idealized.” Her approach in the newest film reflects this philosophy: every decision Tessa makes is grounded in self-respect.
When asked whether she would return in future sequels or spin-offs, Josephine gave an honest, measured response:
“I’ll always love Tessa. But whether the next chapter needs her isn’t up to me—that’s the director’s call.”
Her answer was praised by fans for being thoughtful and realistic. It reflects a deep understanding of character storytelling—Tessa should only return if the narrative truly has a place for her.
Yet Josephine didn’t close the door on reuniting with Hero Fiennes Tiffin. In fact, she expressed genuine interest in working with him again on a completely different project. “We understand each other’s rhythms. That kind of compatibility is rare,” she said.
Whether in the After universe or somewhere new, Josephine Langford has made one thing clear: Tessa Young may be evolving, but Josephine’s star is only rising higher.
